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Chewing on Straws(Post)
Question: I have a student who chews on straws. What items would be the best for him? Hello! We have what we call ‘polytubing straws’ - it's medical grade tubing that comes in 3 foot lengths
DIY Fine Motor Activity for Finger Isolation(Post)Finger isolation is the ability to move certain fingers independently from the rest of your fingers. It's an important skill in a variety of everyday activities, such as pointing, activating toys,
Does the Grabber Work on Different Skills than the Y-Chew?(Post)Skill-wise, what would a child gain from using a Baby Grabber vs. a Grabber vs. a Y-Chew? In other words, does the Baby Grabber work on different skills than the Grabber? Does the Grabber work on
How Long Should You Use the Z-Vibe During a Single Session?(Post)What is the frequency and duration of use that you recommend for vibration during therapy? This will vary according to each person's sensory preferences. Some individuals may not be able to to
Using Chew Tools in Oral Motor / Feeding Therapy(Post)Most people know the Grabber, Y-Chew, and Guitar as non-food chewing tools that provide a safe alternative to nail biting, chewing on pencils, etc. But did you know they can also be used to wor
An SLP's 5 Favorite Z-Vibe Tips for Speech Therapy(Post)There are over 35 different tip attachments for the Z-Vibe - a lot! Options are great, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming knowing where to start. Check out the video below for Angel
Finger/Knuckle Biting & Chewing on Non-Food Items(Post)Question: My son chews on his fingers so much! He has chewed right through the first layer of his skin on his index finger and thumb. Would Grabbers be good as an alternative for him to chew on,
Tough Chews for Tough Chewers(Post)Question: Hello, I am writing to get your opinion on the next product to order if my clients can chew through the toughest grade of chews. I appreciate your time and help and look forward to yo
Improving Jaw Strength & Stability(Post)The tongue is connected to the jaw, so wherever the jaw goes, the tongue follows. Speech sounds are properly articulated when the jaw and tongue are at midline and symmetrical. So if the jaw and
10 Fine Motor Exercises with Putty & Play Dough(Post)Putty, play dough, and other hand manipulatives are classic occupational therapy tools for fine motor work and sensory play. Not only are they fun, but they can also be used to work on a whole hos
New Year, New Sensory Diet: Tips, Tools, & Strategies(Post)New Year, New Sensory Diet It’s early January, and today was my kids’ first day back at school. As much as I loved the holiday break, I found myself, and my kids, craving routine, though they would ne
Meeting Our Kids Where They Are, Anxiety Included(Post)This wonderful guest post comes to us from Shae Lynn Watt. What do you do when the reality of your kids conflicts with your imagined version? We all know it’s important to meet our kids where t